On Sun, 29 May 2011 21:38:10 +0100, "alan.holmes"
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"Martin" wrote in message
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On Sun, 29 May 2011 11:45:26 +0100, "Charlie Pridham"
wrote:


"Eurofeeds" wrote in message
ds.com...
I laugh when I see it suggested that you leave a timer connected to a
tap -
with the tap open.

Every hosepipe and connector I have ever had leak or blows off the mains
tap/sprinkler. And that includes expensive ones with a Z in the name.

Is it just me?

They don't if you use the proper screw thread connectors and gekos for
where
you want to undo and reconnect.

We fitted a tap with the correct screw thread. The tap its self leaks.

Then if you are unable to fix it, get a plumber in!

Alan


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Martin



It's surprising how many garden taps leak, usually from the point
where the spindle with the handle at one end meets the tap body at the
other. Try tightening the nut that you'll find on the main body at
that point. But don't tighten too much or you won't be able to turn
the tap on/off.

I replaced both outside taps this year with taps that weren't part of
a kit. The taps cost about as much as the kits did originally. But
they don't leak. And they don't use that bendy hose thing that comes
in tap kits but are connected straight onto copper pipe coming thru
the wall. Water pressure's better as a result.

But as Alan says, if you can't sort the problem, try a plumber.

Down the line, plastic connectors can be a problem. Despite what they
say about compatibility, there are little differences between brands
and it's far better to stick to a single brand for all your
connections, be it Hozelock, Gardena or whatever. And if you want
longevity, investing in brass isn't a stupid idea.

Someone suggested pressure reducers. Hopefully you've got a stop
tap/cock in the pipework to the outside tap. Close it, say, half way
to begin with and see if that stops things springing off the
connectors (but bear in mind that different brands may mismatch).